Susan Tsvangirai

Susan Tsvangirai

Susan Nyaradzo Tsvangirai (24 April 1958 – 6 March 2009) was a prominent figure in Zimbabwean politics as a notable member of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change – Tsvangirai (MDC-T) political party, and was the wife of Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's Prime Minister. She has been described as being a mother figure for the country, providing strength behind the scenes.

Read more about Susan Tsvangirai:  Personal and Political Life, Death, Impact of The Crash and Death

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